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Canon G16 vs Sony WX70

Portability
85 Imaging
38 Features
62 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon G16 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G16 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and WX70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The G16 was released 23 months after the WX70 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G16 scores against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 G16 WX70 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 23 months
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon G16

		

		

			
 WX70 G16 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G16 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 G16 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G16 compared to the WX70.
Canon G16 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and WX70 is 85 and 97 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and WX70.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G16 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX70 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer G16 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Canon G16 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G16 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon G16 Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
49
 focusing manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 supports face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
34
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon G16 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competition (356g)
68
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (114g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery (360 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 no phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon G16
Travel photography with Sony WX70
64
 better than average battery (360 shots)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 more heavy than competition (356g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
71
 lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
 boasts touch focus
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
58
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (360 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G16 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (356g)
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone socket
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Canon G16 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot G16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $499 $242